BeEncouraged Blog
The best part about my writing life is sharing most of my journeys. In my new children’s book, Christmas in Sanoyea, readers get to experience a little of the celebrations on Christmas day in Liberia. This Christmas, Ian is looking forward to spending the holiday with his twin cousins, Nostelor and Nostelda, who have come to Liberia from America for their first Christmas. But they…
It’s hard to say goodbye to the greatest inspiration in your life; it’s impossible to come to terms that our beloved Jeanette has said goodbye to us. But, Jeanette had accomplished what God had planned for her for the furtherance of His kingdom, and God has all the answers. With a humble heart, Jeanette Lewis did her best. She was grounded and obedient in her service…
I’ve felt affection all my life, From the moment I arrived In my mother’s arms to now. My mother’s love, My father’s too; How my spirit sleeps in their hearts, Long after they’ve gone to rest. Life usefulness A platform from which I fly, And those two, Standing close always To catch me should I fall, I know love Even at 10 years old, I…
Lewis began writing children’s books in 2009, and since then has published six titles; A is for Africa, I’m About To, Toby Pannoh’s Good Manners for Boys and Girls, GMA (how to be a super polite kid), Where in the World is Liberia, and Keeping Secrets, and created four children’s book series: Reading Our World, Teacher Jeanette Kinder Kollege Workbook, Adventures at Camp Pootie-Cho and…
More Struggle, More Self-denial, and More Real Want We have a lot to say about a cultural mix that’s not really mixed, about the management of our African country, and about the misuse of precious natural resources. This is by far the hardest piece of writing I’ve ever had to craft; the plausible theory of decadence in our beloved Liberia while we are in need…
My sister, Veronica’s words landed in my heart with a thump, “They just took Mom to the hospital.” Then, the screech of outburst followed by, “Mom is gone!” In shock, I watched her shoulders make sudden spasmodic motions while she sobbed bitterly. This was only three hours after we had ended our Tuesday night family Bible study via conference call. Mom had gone over by…
The most terrible disease in the world is IGNORANCE. It is the most painful, the most destructive, and the most contagious disease. It causes people to suffer all their life. The future of Africa is at stake. Most African leaders intent to remain president for their lifetime, yet they never think about things beyond their lifetime or beyond their children’s lifetime, when it is their…
Fluidly and gracefully, she makes her way toward the market balancing a pan of eatables – or anything for that matter – on her head. At times carrying her baby under her arm, or tied to her back. She takes her accustomed place in the stall and amidst the noise of the market; you will see a tough, assertive woman evolved in her own power…
